From the Ground Up: Aldi-Nixa

Owner/developer: Aldi Inc. (Essen, Germany)
General contractor: Crossland Construction Co. Inc. (Columbus, Kan.)
Architect: Narramore Associates Inc. (Greeneville, S.C.)
Engineers: Kaw Valley Engineering Inc. (Junction City, Kan.), civil; Britt Peters & Associates Inc. (Greenville, S.C.), structural; and LeBlanc-Welch Consulting Engineers (Greenville, S.C.), mechanical, electrical and plumbing
Size: 17,800 square-feet
Estimated cost: $2 million
Lender: None
Estimated completion: Sept. 23
Project description: Ryan Stemmons, a real estate representative for Aldi U.S., said the store features high ceilings, natural lighting, recycled building materials and energy-saving refrigeration. The new store will be Aldi’s fifth in the Springfield area and 72nd in Missouri for the German-based discount grocery chain, according to Aldi.us. With over 1,400 stores nationwide, Aldi plans to open 130 stores a year over the next several years, according to company representatives.

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